Computer Science BA, BS

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Computer Science BA, BS

Put yourself at the forefront of technology and innovation.

Future-proof your career with a degree in Computer Science.

Computer Science empowers you to design your own path to success by combining a rigorous scientific education with hands-on experience in cutting edge technology.

In-Demand Careers

Software engineer
Computer programmer
Web developer
UX designer
IT project manager
Video game developer

Why Computer Science? | Why Our Program?

Our program is housed within the Institute for Cybersecurity & Emerging Technology at ��Ƶ, a regional center of excellence.
Small classes and PhD-level faculty provide opportunities for personalized learning and mentorship.
Minor provides opportunity for students from other majors to enhance their education with a strong foundation in technology.
Topics include: software engineering; object-oriented design; cybersecurity; web design; artificial intelligence; network architecture.

The ��Ƶ Advantage

Two degree options provide flexibility based on career goals. The encourages cross-disciplinary education, combining Computer Science with other majors and/or minors. The is more technologically rigorous, with an emphasis on math and science.

2 Yrs.

Free tuition for eligible RI students w/ the Hope Scholarship (junior & senior years).

Our beautiful 180-acre campus is just 40 minutes from the beach, 1 hour from Boston & 3 hours from NYC.

-40%

Northeast Neighbors discount on tuition for students from MA, CT, ME, NH, VT, and parts of NY, NJ and PA

Our Computer Science and Information Systems Faculty

Dr. Lisa Z. Bain

Professor

Dr. Timothy Henry

Associate Professor

Hyein Jeong

Assistant Professor

Scott Lambert

Associate Professor

Dr. Qian Liu

Associate Professor

Dr. Suzanne I. Mello-Stark

Associate Professor

Joyce A. Perry

Assistant Professor

Mr. Marc A. Rene

Adjunct Faculty I

Ms. Darlene F. Wood

Assistant Professor

Hear from a Student

Aidan Lowther

“I’m aspiring to go into any kind of computer science job that meshes with biology, such as cyber biosecurity or biotech software development. Getting a computer science degree can cover both those lanes.”

– Computer Science Major

Sought-After Students

Want to Work in the Tech Industry? Here’s What Nick Garvey Recommends

��Ƶ alum Nick Garvey, a computer science major, with minors in cybersecurity and Web design, says the first thing tech students need to do is explore the field.